Alfa-Bank (Russia), TNK, VEON Ltd. (previously VimpelCom), Perekrestok and Rosvodokanal Group were originally A1 projects that later became strategic businesses for Alfa Group as well as core companies for the wider Russian economy

The leading food retailer in Russia. X5 shares are listed on London Stock Exchange (LSE) in the form of Global Depositary Receipts.

Operates several retail formats, including the chain of conveniently located proximity stores under the Pyaterochka brand, the supermarket chain under the Perekrestok brand, the hypermarket chain under the Karusel brand and Express convenience stores